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Instruments and controls
dicator light (green) located to the right of the button
will illuminate."
By pressing and releasing the right button, the com-
pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is
on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the
lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror sur-
face turns bright if the transmission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. ! Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the
front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors
detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror
dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For
this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with
stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the
sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or
an applicator. !
Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential
electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/
air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all
doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metal-
lic objects or structures and make certain the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then re-
lease, and the compass will enter the calibration
mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from
the display (about two or three circles). The compass
is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary should out-
side influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately.
You will know that this has occurred if your compass
begins to read in only limited directions. Should you
encounter this situation, return to step one of the
above procedure and recalibrate the mirror.
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Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
Vehicle with manual climate control system Vehicle with automatic climate control system
The outside mirror defogger shares the button with
rear window defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the but- ton.
To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the outside mirror
defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the
button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition
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Climate control
Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2 Air flow selection .............................................. 4-2
Center and side ventilators .............................. 4-3
Manual climate control system (if equipped) ............................................... 4-4Control panel ..................................................... 4-4
Heater operation ............................................... 4-7
Air conditioner operation ................................. 4-9
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) ............................................... 4-10Temperature sensors ....................................... 4-16
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ........................................... 4-17Cleaning ventilator grille .................................. 4-17
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-18
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit .............................................................. 4-18
Checking air conditioning system before summer season .................................. 4-18
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition ...... 4-18
Air conditioner compressor shut-off
when engine is heavily loaded ...................... 4-18
Refrigerant for your climate control system .. 4-18
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-19

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Climate control
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets,
the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets
and the windshield defroster outlets.
NOTE
In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when
the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ”
position the air conditioner compressor automati-
cally operates to quickly defog the windshield.
However the indicator on the air conditioner but-
ton will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to “outside air”mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selectionbutton.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com-
pressor by pressing the air conditioner button. !
Air conditioner button
The air conditioner operates only when the engine is
running.
Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in op-
eration to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light
will come on.
Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.
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Climate control
– CONTINUED –
!Air inlet selection button
ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the air inlet button to the ON position. The indi-
cator light will come on.
Place this button in the ON position when you wish to
cool the cabin quickly (in a vehicle with an air condi-
tioner) or are driving on a dusty road.
OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment.
Push the air inlet button again to the OFF position. The
indicator light will go off.
Place this button in the OFF position when you reach
a road that is not dusty and when you wish to achieve a comfortable temperature in the cabin.
Continued operation in the ON position may fog
up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as
soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
! Heater operation
! Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.
NOTE " In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner,
when the dial is placed in the “ ” position or
“ ” position the air conditioner compressor au-
tomatically operates to quickly defog the wind-
shield. However the indicator on the air condition-
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Climate control
– CONTINUED –
!Bi-level heating
This setting allows you to direct air of different temper-
atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The
air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the
instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem-perature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the
red area or blue area decreases the temperature dif-
ference between the air from the instrument panel out-
lets and the air from the foot outlets. ! Ventilation
To force outside air through the instrument panel out-
lets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control
button to the ON position.
Continued operation in the ON position may fog
up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as
soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
! Air conditioner operation
! Cooling or dehumidifying
For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger
compartment, air flows through the instrument panel
outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the air conditioner button to the “ON” position.
4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side.
5. Set the fan speed control dial at the desired speed. ! Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side.
3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

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Climate control
NOTE
In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when
the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ”
position the air conditioner compressor automati-
cally operates to quickly defog the windshield.
However the indicator on the air conditioner but-
ton will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com-
pressor by pressing the air conditioner button.
Automatic climate control system (if
equipped)
NOTE "
Operate the automatic climate control system
when the engine is running. " The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the
engine coolant temperature is low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold
weather, press the “A/C” button. " Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the
temperature much lower than the current outlet air
temperature turns on the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically and the “A/C” indicator light on
the control panel comes on.
The automatic climate control system automatically
controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow dis-
tribution air-inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor operation. It activates when the “AUTO” button is
pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfort-
able climate within the passenger compartment.
The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 85 °F (18 to 32 °C).

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Climate control
– CONTINUED –
!Control panel
A) AUTO button
B) Temperature control dial (driver’s side)
C) Defroster button
D) Temperature control dial (passenger’s side)
E) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” in chapter 3.)
F) Air conditioner button
G) Air flow mode selection button
H) Fan speed control button
I) Air inlet selection button
J) OFF button !
AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:
When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the indicator light
“AUTO” on the display comes on. In this state, fan
speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation are automatically
controlled.
Manual mode operation:
If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel
other than the “OFF” button and temperature control
dial during automatic mode operation, the indicator
light “AUTO” on the control panel will go out. You can
then manually control the system as desired using the
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